CAM -anything outside of conventional medicine
Allostatic medicine -focuses on the disease rather than the patient, relies on chemical and surgical interventions (conventional medicine)
Holistic medicine -focuses on patient and overall health and wellness, relies on role of mind and natural produ...
BBH 101 CAM Review Questions and
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CAM ✅-anything outside of conventional medicine
Allostatic medicine ✅-focuses on the disease rather than the patient, relies on
chemical and surgical interventions (conventional medicine)
Holistic medicine ✅-focuses on patient and overall health and wellness, relies on role
of mind and natural products, encompasses the biopsychosocial model (traditional
medicine) , focus on patient taking role in own care
Complementary medicine ✅-medicine is used together with conventional medicine (ex
aromatherapy to lessen discomfort following surgery)
Alternative medicine ✅- medicine used in place of conventional medicine, ex special
diet to treat cancer rather than surgery or radiaiton or chemo
Types of CAM ✅-body systems, mind/body systems, biology based systems, energy
based systems, manipulative techniques
Body systems ✅-Ayurveda, traditional oriental medicine, tribal medicine, consider
balance and fluidity in within the body, today we recognize this as homeostasis
Mind/body systems ✅-meditation, hypnosis, tai chi, focus on introducing a state of
tranquility
Biology based techniques ✅-diets, dietary supplements
Energy based systems ✅- magnet therapy, reiki, chelation therapy
Reasons for increasing popularity ✅-conv. Med viewed as profit driven, arrogant
-more options for rapid treatments
-better listeners
-popularity of chiropractic, massage, diet supplements, and meditation
CAM advantages ✅-conv med. Doesnt satisfy most peoples needs
-most elderly have unresolved chronic conditions
-many sick peoples dont like the side effects of traditional medicine
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